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Payment of employee bonuses

19 September 2018
Recognising the hard work of employees is important to ensure morale remains high in the workplace and that quality workers are retained in your business. One of the easiest ways to reward employee excellence is through the payment of employee bonuses. 
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ATO denies deduction: The case for critical comparisons when establishing precedent

13 September 2018
Rami Brass
When landmark ATO cases come to mind there is no doubt that the decision handed down by the High Court in FCT v Myer Emporium Ltd (1987) 18 ATR 693 (Myer) would make the top ten.
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What foreign owners of residential property need to know about lodging their annual return

4 September 2018
In late 2017, the Australian Federal Government introduced an annual vacancy fee to be levied on  foreign owners of residential property, where the property is not occupied or generally available on the rental market for at least 6 months in a 12 month period. 
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How the PM’s defeat impacts corporate tax rates

24 August 2018
Tracey Dunn
Following the proposal for reduced tax rates for corporate entities in 2016, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enterprise Tax Plan No 2) Bill 2017 (the Bill) was ultimately defeated in the Senate on 23 August 2018 by a vote of 36 to 30. 
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Foreign incorporated companies and changes to the tax ruling - What you need to know.

20 August 2018
Rami Brass
Most will remember the 2016 High Court ruling in the case of Bywater Investments Limited.
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Reduced corporate tax rates - what rate of tax will my company pay?

27 July 2018
Rami Brass
While the legislation is transitioning, some have been left confused about the application of reduced corporate tax rates and the details of eligibility criteria during this state of limbo. To provide some clarity, we take a closer look.
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Fringe Benefits Tax – ATO finalise their position on private use of vehicles.

18 July 2018
Rami Brass
New guidelines for private use exemptions of eligible motor vehicles for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) - ATO says yes to making a quick stop to grab a coffee (as long as it doesn’t add more than 2kms to your trip to work and is infrequent) but no to heading to cricket practice after work. 
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R&D Tax Incentive Reform - Call for submissions

4 July 2018
Stephen Carroll
R&D tax reforms, as announced in the 2018-19 Federal Budget, are steps closer to implementation with the Treasurer and Minister for Jobs and Innovation releasing draft legislation proposed to enact the changes. 
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New GST withholding rules - what property purchasers and developers need to know

24 May 2018
Tony Ince
The Federal Government has passed legislation that will require purchasers of new residential properties to remit the GST directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as part of settlement. The measures were first announced in last year’s Federal Budget. The legislation specifies: 
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Budget falters on R&D tax (and how this impacts startups)

24 May 2018
Stephen Carroll
It’s the third budget handed down by Treasurer Scott Morrison and for those of us in the innovation space, a whole lot to digest. After poring over the detail, I’ve created a summary of notable items for your reading pleasure (disclaimer: it’s not all pleasant).
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